Police Officer-Central State Hospital- Milledgeville

Job Title: Police Officer- Central State Hospital- Milledgeville

Pay Grade: LJ

Workplace: Central State Hospital

Travel: Can be asked to travel to other DBHDD hospital locations throughout the state

Job Summary:

Under supervision, provide consultative and onsite support at the Department of Behavioral Health & Development Disabilities hospitals with a primary focus on assessing, identifying, and responding to internal and external threats (employees, visitors, physical plant). Performs a full range of assigned duties to maintain security and order at an assigned location. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains law and order on hospital grounds and a visible presence to deter trespassers.
• Serves as first responder to emergencies on campus, i.e. fires, disorderly conduct, and criminal activity.
• Provides instructions and directions to others as it pertains to law enforcement matters and emergency situations.
• Partners with the hospital security staff to maintain safety at DBHDD location(s).
• Patrols and protect hospital buildings, parking lots and grounds for suspicious activity.
• Checks for breaches of security, and unsafe conditions

·        Conducts administrative and criminal investigations              

• Monitors security equipment and camera systems and ensure problems are reported immediately so that corrective actions can be implemented.
• Liase/ exchange information with GBI on matters as needed.
• Prepares written reports, maintains daily logs.
• Can be temporarily reassigned to another hospital location due to specific needs of that hospital

Physical Requirements:

·        Must be able to patrol grounds on foot and in vehicle.

·        Work in inclement weather.

·        Overtime work including evenings and weekends.

·        Ability to walk, run, climb or site for extended period of time.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma /GED

Georgia P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer in good standing as defined by Ga P.O.S.T. Council.

Four (4) years of experience required at the lower-level Police Officer 1 (PSP120) or Police Officer 2 (PSP121) or position equivalent.

Valid Georgia driver’s license in good standing.

Note: A current GA P.O.S.T. professional profile must be submitted as part of the application process with the PBLE number attached.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in criminal justice, Public Administration, Sociology or a related field.

Two (2) or more years of experience of investigative work in a federal, state or local law enforcement agency.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.